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Font Smoothing Adjuster

Q: How do I uninstall Font Smoothing Adjuster?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask fontsmoothingadjuster`. Homebrew will remove Font Smoothing Adjuster and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Font Smoothing Adjuster to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask fontsmoothingadjuster` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Re-enable the font smoothing controls

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategoryDesign & Creative

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version2.0.0Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Font Smoothing Adjuster?

Re-enable the font smoothing controls

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask fontsmoothingadjuster

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How to Install Font Smoothing Adjuster on Mac

Follow these steps to install Font Smoothing Adjuster using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask fontsmoothingadjuster
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask fontsmoothingadjuster
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm fontsmoothingadjuster is installed, then try `fontsmoothingadjuster --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Font Smoothing Adjuster
Run `fontsmoothingadjuster` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Font Smoothing Adjuster

How do I install Font Smoothing Adjuster on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask fontsmoothingadjuster. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run fontsmoothingadjuster from Terminal.

Is Font Smoothing Adjuster free?

Yes, Font Smoothing Adjuster is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Font Smoothing Adjuster?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask fontsmoothingadjuster. Homebrew will remove Font Smoothing Adjuster and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Font Smoothing Adjuster?

There are several design & creative apps available for macOS. Browse the Design & Creative category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Font Smoothing Adjuster to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask fontsmoothingadjuster in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Font Smoothing Adjuster work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Font Smoothing Adjuster can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.